Accounts Payable Specialist - Growth-Focused, Contract-to-Hire

Lever, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing, on behalf of a growing California construction services company, seeks two experienced Accounts Payable Specialists to join its accounting team. With a new Controller restructuring the department, the AP function is being brought together in California, offering an opportunity to help strengthen processes during a period of growth.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will own full-cycle responsibilities, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payments, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Strong Excel skills with VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle AP processing including coding and entering invoices.
• Process vendor payments via checks, ACH, and other methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and payment documentation.
• Support month-end close and AP reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations and Project Managers on questions.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing, on behalf of a growing California construction services company, seeks two experienced Accounts Payable Specialists to join its accounting team. With a new Controller restructuring the department, the AP function is being brought together in California, offering an opportunity to help strengthen processes during a period of growth.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will own full-cycle responsibilities, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payments, and